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4 unusual facts about Country Music


Allen Case

On December 3, 1959, Case appeared on NBC's The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, a variety program with a Country and Western theme.

Derek Hussey

He was a member of a country and western music band and was known to wear cowboy boots in the 1998-2003 Assembly.

Hocking River

The Hocking River's name was the inspiration for the call letters of Lancaster's Country music radio station WHOK-FM (now WZOH-FM).

PBA-FM

Each night specialist programs broadcast a specific genre of music, ranging from Classical, World, Rock & Roll, Jazz, Country, Progressive Rock and Rhythm & Blues.


1962 in radio

July: After its first few months on the air with a community format, KHAK (98.1 FM) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa debuts a country music format at the station, a format that has remained intact to this day.

America's Music: The Roots of Country

America's Music: The Roots of Country is a 1996 three-part, six episode documentary about the history of American country music directed by Tom Neff and Jerry Aronson and written by Neff and Robert K. Oermann.

Arthur Miles

He is credited with independently creating a style of throat singing, similar to the Tuvan style called sygyt, as a supplement to the normal yodeling of Country Western music.

Best Coast

The band's second album, The Only Place, was developed with a flurry of influences: traditional country music (such as Loretta Lynn, Dusty Springfield and Patsy Cline), Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Drake's Take Care.

Blair Daly

Daly has co-written three number one country singles over the years including the number 1 single "Stand", recorded by Rascal Flatts in 2007.

Bob Beckham

Robert Joseph Beckham (July 8, 1927 – November 11, 2013) was an American country singer from Stratford, Oklahoma.

Catfish Records

The company latterly issued a number of historical recordings in other genres including jazz, country and bluegrass, but also featured releases from several contemporary artists including Michael Messer, Steve Earle, Bap Kennedy, Townes Van Zandt and Terry Clarke.

Cedartown, Georgia

Country music artist Waylon Jennings had a minor hit single with the murder ballad "Cedartown, Georgia" from the 1971 album of the same name.

Darrell McCall

Darrell McCall (born April 30, 1940) is a country music performer, known for his honky tonk and traditional country musical style at the height of his career in the 1960s, and his return to popularity during the Outlaw country era in the late 1970s.

Dig Richards

He returned to Australia in 1971 and, as Digby Richards, continued performing and recording with a mainly country style.

Eddie Noack

Eddie Noack (April 29, 1930 – February 5, 1978), was an American country and western singer, songwriter and music industry executive best known for his 1968 cover of Leon Payne's serial killer song Psycho, was born De Armand A. Noack, Jr. in Houston, Texas.

Escondido Public Library

The library hosts a monthly musical concert (November through April) with a wide variety of musical styles: zydeco, jazz, country, latin, folk.

Goin' Country

Cook was joined on the show by family, friends and celebrity guests, including fellow former American Idol contestant Blake Lewis, and country music singers Jake Owen and Aaron Tippin.

Half as Much

It was first recorded by country music singer Hank Williams in 1952 and reached #2 on the Billboard Country Singles chart.

I Keep On Loving You

"I Keep On Loving You" is the title of a song recorded by American country music singer Reba McEntire.

If You're Going Through Hell

If You're Going Through Hell is the second studio album released by country singer Rodney Atkins.

It's Too Late to Love Me Now

In 1980, American country artist Jeanne Pruett released a cover version of the song and titled it as, "It's Too Late".

Jaron Lowenstein

On May 31, 2011, Lowenstein released "Beautiful Lies", which features Big Kenny, one-half of the country music duo Big & Rich.

Jeff Balding

Primarily known for his work with country music acts such as Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, and LeAnn Rimes, Balding has also worked with top rock acts such as Megadeth and Giant, as well as pop stars such as Amy Grant and Celine Dion.

Jimmie Lee Sloas

Formerly a member of a famous Christian band called The Imperials (bassist/lead vocals/BGVs) in the 1980s and 1990s, Sloas holds several session musician and production credits, primarily in country & contemporary Christian music with artists such as Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Carman (singer), LeAnn Rimes, Kellie Pickler, Reba McEntire, PFR, Switchfoot, and Jessica Simpson.

Johnny Cash the King/Tammy Wynette the Queen

Johnny Cash The King and Tammy Wynette The Queen is an album by American country singers Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette, released on Columbia Records in 1973 (see 1973 in music).

Katrina Elam

Katrina Ruth Elam (born December 12, 1983 in Bray, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Kenny Rogers Roasters

It was founded in 1991 by country musician Kenny Rogers and John Y. Brown, Jr., who was former governor of the U.S. state of Kentucky.

My Singing Monsters

In July 2013, Big Blue Bubble announced that they had collaborated with Grammy Award-winning artist Kristian Bush from American country music duo Sugarland to create a new character, the Shugabush.

No No Never

Written and composed by Australian-born band member Jane Comerford, the unusual choice of country as the genre resulted in BBC commentator Terry Wogan asking jokingly and with a rough approximation of the appropriate accent "are we in Athens, Georgia?" at the end of the performance (the Contest was held in Athens, Greece).

Open Road Recordings

Open Road Recordings, a division of Maple Core Ltd., is a Canadian country music record label established by Ron Kitchener in 2003 and distributed through Universal Music Canada.

Our Mother the Mountain

Our Mother the Mountain is the second album by country singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt, released in 1969.

P.O. Box 423

P.O. Box 423 is the debut album by Canadian country music artist Duane Steele.

Pilot Flying J

In 2012, the company signed country music singer Trace Adkins to become its new spokesperson for its relaunched loyalty program.

Rick Lindy

Rick Lindy (born June 30, 1967) is an actor and Country/Rockabilly musician from Chicago, Illinois.

Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash

Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash is the sixteenth album in total by country singer Johnny Cash, released on Columbia Records in 1963 (see 1963 in music).

Romani society and culture

Guajira from Cuba, the tondero, zamacueca, and marinera from Peru, mariachi music from Mexico, "llanero" from the borders of Venezuela and Colombia, and even American country music have all been influenced by their morose implementation of string instruments, such as violins and guitars.

Satellite Rides

Satellite Rides is the fifth studio album by American country/rock band Old 97's, first released in the second quarter of 2001 (see 2001 in music).

Save Your Kisses for Me

Among many cover versions, country singer Margo Smith had a number ten hit on the Country charts in 1976, while Bobby Vinton had a Billboard top 100 hit in the same year with his version.

Seth and Willie Fred

Seth and Willie Fred sometimes simply referred to as SWF, is a Comedy Rock, Country, Southern Rock, Parody band from Blakely, Georgia, formed in 2006.

She's Tough

"She's Tough" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Duane Steele.

Take a Back Road

Take a Back Road is the fourth studio album by American country music artist Rodney Atkins.

TD Bank Ballpark

TD Bank Ballpark has hosted four major concerts, including traditional pop and jazz musician Tony Bennett, country music artist Willie Nelson, pop music star Jessica Simpson, and a 50's festival including The Teenagers, The Duprees, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chuck Berry.

The Hutchens

The Hutchens was an American country music trio from Sandy Ridge, North Carolina composed of brothers Barry, Bill and Bryan Hutchens.

The Southern Oklahoma Cosmic Trigger Contest

The Southern Oklahoma Cosmic Trigger Contest is a soundtrack by The Flaming Lips to the Bradley Beesley fishing documentary Okie Noodling, featuring three country-tinged songs not found elsewhere, two of which are instrumentals.

Tight Rope

Tight Rope is the sixth studio album by country duo Brooks & Dunn, released in 1999 on Arista Nashville.

To Love and Die in Dixie

Country music singer Waylon Jennings, who died three months after the episode aired on television in the United States, guest-stars in his last ever appearance on the show.

Trader-Price

Trader-Price is an American country music group from Burns Flat, Oklahoma composed of brothers Dan, Chris and Erick Trader-Price and Don Bell.

Victor M. Power

In 2004, he received national attention when he criticized the producers of Shania: A Life in Eight Albums, a television biopic of country star Shania Twain, for producing the film in Sudbury rather than Twain's actual hometown, Timmins.

WEGL

WEGL 91 is a traditional "college radio" station in that the station's programming consists of an eclectic mix of genres including, but not limited to: Rock, Hip-Hop, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Country & Bluegrass, Soul, Dance & Techno, R&B, Reggae, World Music, Oldies, and Gospel.

Where the Blacktop Ends

"Where the Blacktop Ends" is a song written by Allen Shamblin and Steve Wariner, and recorded by country music singer Keith Urban.

WUSN

In 2007, the station was nominated for the top 25 markets country music Radio & Records magazine station of the year award .


see also

Ain't Necessarily So

"Ain't Necessarily So" is the title of a song written by Beth Nielsen Chapman, and recorded by American country music artist Willie Nelson.

Angel in My Eyes

"Angel in My Eyes" is the title of a song written by Tony Mullins and Blair Daly, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery.

Better Things to Do

"Better Things to Do" is the title of a song written by Tom Shapiro, Chris Waters, and co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Terri Clark.

Bigger Than the Beatles

"Bigger Than The Beatles" is a song written by Jeb Stuart Anderson and Steve Dukes, and recorded by American country music artist Joe Diffie.

Bill Mack

He was named to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame in 1982.

Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On

"Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On" is a song written by Philip White and Michael Mobley, and recorded by American country music artist Neal McCoy.

Blue Yodel

Tompall Glaser recorded a version of "T For Texas" which was included on the 1976 compilation, Wanted! The Outlaws, country music's first million-selling album.

Boquillas del Carmen

Country music star Robert Earl Keen was known to have frequented Boquillas and released an album in 1994 entitled Gringo Honeymoon whose title track is said to be about a day he and a female companion visited the village.

Busy Man

"Busy Man" is the title of a song written by Bob Regan and George Teren, and recorded by American country music artist Billy Ray Cyrus.

Carolann B

At the age of 9 years Carolann's hero was George Hamilton IV 'The Abassador of country Music', who at that time presented a show on TV called George Hamilton and Friends.

Dixieland Delight

Songwriter Ronnie Rogers, who previously had hits with Ed Bruce, Dave Dudley, Tanya Tucker and others, recalled to country music journalist Tom Roland that the idea for "Dixieland Delight" came to him when he was driving down Highway 11W, a Tennessee road in Rutledge, Tennessee.

Finish What We Started

"Finish What We Started" is a song written Michael Noble and Monty Powell, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio.

Forget About Me

"Forget About Me" is the title of a song written by Frankie Miller, Troy Seals and Eddie Setser, and recorded by American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers.

Gayville, South Dakota

The venue is also noted for its tributes to country music legends like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Waylon, Willie and the Boys.

Heads Carolina, Tails California

"Heads Carolina, Tails California" is the title of a song written by Tim Nichols and Mark D. Sanders and recorded by American country music artist Jo Dee Messina.

How Do You Get That Lonely

"How Do You Get That Lonely" is a song written by Rory Lee Feek and Jamie Teachenor, and recorded by American country music artist Blaine Larsen.

I Don't Remember Loving You

"I Don't Remember Loving You" is a song written by Harlan Howard and Bobby Braddock, and recorded by American country music artist John Conlee.

I Need More of You

"I Need More of You" is the title of a song written David Bellamy, and recorded by American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers.

I See the Want To in Your Eyes

"I See the Want To in Your Eyes" is a song written by Mischa Scorer and Wayne Carson, and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty.

I'm the One Mama Warned You About

"I'm the One Mama Warned You About" is the title of a song written by Mickey James and Gayle Zeiler, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley.

In a Week or Two

"In a Week or Two" is the title of a song written by James House and Gary Burr, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio.

It's Like We Never Said Goodbye

"It's Like We Never Said Goodbye" is the title of a song written by Roger Greenaway and Geoff Stephens, and recorded by American country music singer Crystal Gayle.

Jamboree

WWVA Jamboree, a country music radio program on WWVA (AM), Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.

John Martinez

John Arthur Martinez (born 1961), American country music singer-songwriter

Karyn Rochelle

Her credits include several hit singles by country music artists, including "I Wonder", "Red High Heels", and "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" for Kellie Pickler, as well as "Georgia Rain" and "This Is Me You're Talking To" for Trisha Yearwood.

Kinzua Dam

In 1964, the American country singer Johnny Cash recorded the song "As Long as the Grass Shall Grow" (composed by the Native American folk singer Peter La Farge) about the Senecas' plight; the Seneca nation's owned-and-operated radio station, WGWE, plays the song at least once a week in remembrance, as does WPIG, the local country music station.

Livin' in These Troubled Times

"Livin' in These Troubled Times" is the title of a song written by Sam Hogin, Roger Cook and Philip Donnelly, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle.

Love Working on You

"Love Working on You" is the title of a song written by Jim Collins and Craig Wiseman, and recorded by American country music artist John Michael Montgomery.

Marilyn Faye Parney

The second album titled "Unbridled Heart" was recorded in Vancouver, BC, Canada and produced by Mike Norman (multi-instrumentalist for recording artist Suzanne Gitzi) and featured performances by top performers as Tony Rudner (nominated Canadian Country Music Producer of the Year 1998 for past work with Farmers Daughter), Tom McKillup (recording artist Lisa Brokup) plus a guest performance by solo recording artist Gary Fjellgard.

Marshall Dyllon

These five members were recruited by country music artist Kenny Rogers and talent manager Lou Pearlman, in an attempt to bring the boy band sound to the country music scene.

Mervyn Conn

He also directed the Melody Maker Pop Shows held at Wembley Arena in the 1960s, before launching the annual International Festivals of Country Music held at the same venue between 1969 and 1991.

Mouth of the South

Jerry Clower (1926–1998), comedian in the country music industry

No One Else on Earth

"No One Else on Earth" is a song written by Jill Colucci, Stewart Harris and Sam Lorber, performed by American country music artist Wynonna.

Norma Jean Riley

"Norma Jean Riley" is the title of a song written by Rob Honey, Monty Powell and Dan Truman, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio.

Piper PA-24 Comanche

Country music singers Patsy Cline, "Cowboy" Lloyd Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins were on board a Comanche owned and piloted by Cline's manager, Randy Hughes, when it crashed in deteriorating weather near Camden, Tennessee on March 5, 1963, killing all on board.

Pixie Jenkins

Born 'Paul Blake Jenkins' in Launceston, Tasmania in 1957, now referred to by his stage name 'Pixie', in an article in The Australian, Pixie was referenced alongside Jimmy Little, Chad Morgan and Slim Dusty as "...an icon of Australia's country music industry".

Put Yourself in My Shoes

Put Yourself in My Shoes is a 1990 (see 1990 in music) album by American country music singer-songwriter Clint Black.

Richie McDonald

He has also co-written singles for other country music artists, including "She's Always Right" by Clay Walker, "Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend" by The Wilkinsons, "Let Them Be Little" by Billy Dean (which Lonestar itself also recorded), "Coalmine" by Sara Evans, and "Once a Woman Gets a Hold of Your Heart" by Heartland.

Sentimental Ol' You

"Sentimental Ol' You" is a song written by Bob DiPiero and Pat McManus, and recorded by American country music artist Charly McClain.

Stepan Pasicznyk

His second cousin on his maternal Irish side was Eddie Rabbitt, the Nashville country music star whose song "Kentucky Rain" was a hit for Elvis Presley and whose song "Every Which Way But Loose" was the theme tune for a film starring Clint Eastwood and an orangutan.

That's What I Get for Lovin' You

"That's What I Get for Lovin' You" is the title of a song written by Kent Blazy and Neil Thrasher, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio.

The Metropolitan

The Metropolitan Hotel, an album released by American country music artist Chely Wright

They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore

"They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore" is a song written by Chris Farren and Jeffrey Steele, and recorded by American country music group Boy Howdy.

They're Playin' Our Song

"They're Playin' Our Song" is the title of a song written by Bob DiPiero, John Jarrard and Mark D. Sanders, and recorded by American country music singer Neal McCoy.

Today's Hot Country

Today's Hot Country also features music from older country music artists such as Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Charlie Daniels.

What If I Do

"What If I Do" is the title of a song written by David Malloy, Ed Hill and Mark D. Sanders, and recorded by American country music artist Mindy McCready.

What's in It for Me

"What's in It for Me" is the title of a song written by Gary Burr and John Jarrard and recorded by American country music artist John Berry.

When a Woman Cries

"When a Woman Cries" is a song written by Buck Moore and Mentor Williams, and recorded by American country music artist Janie Fricke.

When I Said I Do

"When I Said I Do" is the title of a song written by American country music singer Clint Black, and recorded by Black and his wife Lisa Hartman Black as a duet.